The process job-searching has a number of pitfalls. In particular, you have probably faced the situation when you send dozens of resumes every day and get surprisingly little responses. This situation is quite frustrating and you start asking yourself, ‘What the problem might be? Is it the job market, lack of relevant experience or my resume format?’
According to Work it daily, if you’re not getting interview calls, the problem is very likely in your resume. If you’ve Continue reading

Everyone has heard the so-called ‘unwritten rule’ which states that a resume should not exceed one page in length. Many job-seekers went to great lengths trying their best to fit all their experience into one single page.
Probably, this rule made sense in the era of paper resumes as the second page could get lost or mixed up with other resumes. In the digital age, however, this rule is absolutely groundless. The only factor which determines the length of your resume is your Continue reading

Today, many employers require the applicants to apply with a resume and a cover letter. We’ve recently spoken about do’s and don’ts of a modern resume, so you’ve already learned how to make your resume look up-to-dated and keep it informative for a hiring manager. So, how to make your covering letter just as good as your resume is?
The mission of a cover letter
While the resume serves the purpose of impressing a hiring manager with your qualifications for the job Continue reading

Do you feel that your current job or career path in general doesn’t satisfy you any longer? Well, you’re not alone: according to Careerprofiles, around half of all working professionals aren’t content with their current careers.
There are lots of aspects people find frustrating about their jobs: bosses who are hard to deal with, unhealthy working environment, lack of work/life balance, mundane job that has no opportunities of promotion, etc. Many professionals of all career Continue reading

The modern technology spreads around and now you can find a job posting and apply on Facebook or Twitter. Nevertheless, don’t underestimate the power of good old resumes. The traditional resume is a must when you start looking for a new job and it is considered your calling card until the hiring manager meets you in person, so you should put an extra effort into making it information and visually appealing to a reader.
Although content is a king, don’t underestimate the importance Continue reading

Although the equality between men and women is promoted in all spheres of life, such problem as gender wage gap still exists. Many have heard that women typically earn less than men on the similar role, however, not everyone understands the scope of the problem. According to Aauw.org, women make only 80 cents for every dollar men make. In other words, to make the amount a man made in 2016, a typical woman will have to work until the 12th of April, which is known as Equal Pay Day.
Such Continue reading

Probably, everyone has heard about workaholics – people who are so obsessed with their job routine that they can’t relax for a second. They work for 12 hours (or more!) per day, constantly check the mail and answer phone calls, and bring their work home. And, although workaholic approach is considered an addiction, looks like this addiction is approved countrywide. Unlike the other addicts, workaholics are often seen as hard-working personalities and even have a good reputation at Continue reading

Thinking that your boss is spying at you? Well, it can be true – most companies track the activity of their employees in different ways. Moreover, it’s legal and is the common practice countrywide, so you can’t, for example, lawsuit the company if you happen to find out that the management is spying on you.
The whole idea of tracking your activities in the office is nothing new. However, with the total availability of new technology, there are lots of tools out there that can Continue reading

Quitting your job is a hard decision. It is often preceded by the month of job dissatisfaction, professional stagnation or the overall feeling of unhappiness. There are a number of signs that it’s time to leave your job; and if you’ve found yourself within that description, now is the best time to move on.
Making a decision to quit is only a halfway, though. The hardest task is to quit in the right way. Quitting your job isn’t the best time to be impulsive and reveal your Continue reading

Asking for a salary increase can be exceptionally stressful. Even if you feel that you have a proper reasoning to receive a higher compensation, you might be daunted by the perspective of getting a refusal.
According to Payscale, only 20% of employees agree that they are fairly compensated, while 40% of their bosses believe that the employees are comfortable with the salary levels. Thus, your boss might not even suspect that you would like to earn more, and the only way to resolve it is to Continue reading